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Seneca

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 95 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Romantic

Roman trattorias are a timeless expression of simplicity. Immune to the lure of gastronomic experimentation and ego. In Rome, no chef can cook better than the mothers and grandmothers before them. Our goal is to merge the dogmatic approach of Roman cooking with the amazing abundance of ingredients available to us in San Diego. A True Roman Holiday In SD.

A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.

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From the OpenTable editors: Alabaster statues and trickling fountains add a Roman holiday-like ambience to this rooftop trattoria. Enjoy lighter spins on Italian food like wood-fired prawns and pizza made with three-day fermented dough. Seneca lives on the 19th floor of the InterContinental, so your Roman feast comes with equally delicious Marina District views.

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 877-8642
Website
https://www.senecatrattoria.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
For information on parties of 7-8 people please reach out to us at (619) 877-8642. For parties larger than 8 we offer private dining, please visit or website www.senecatrattoria.com.

Location
901 Bayfront Ct, San Diego, CA 92101
Neighborhood
Downtown
Parking details
The InterContinental Hotel offers self-parking for $6 an hour as well as valet parking for $10 an hour. The entrance to the self-parking is on Bayfront Ct. We do not validate for parking.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Private Dining Room - $115 Three Course Set Menu
$153.65 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
At Seneca, we do something special for groups of 9-14 guests, as we invite large parties to gather together and feast. "Convivium" is a fixed three-course, family-style meal priced per guest. There is an entry level option as well as a supplemented option with more food. You won't have to make any decisions, as we'll take care of everything, cooking up some of our favorite dishes from every section of the menu. However, because this is family style, all diners must choose the same option upon booking. Cancellations may be made up to 48 hours in advance of your reservation, any cancellations within the 48 hours are not eligible for refunds. Tax, 20% Gratuity, and 4% service fee applied at checkout.
Private Dinng Room - $91 Three Course Set Menu
$121.58 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
At Seneca, we do something special for groups of 9-14 guests, as we invite large parties to gather together and feast. "Convivium" is a fixed three-course, family-style meal priced per guest. There is an entry level option as well as a supplemented option with more food. You won't have to make any decisions, as we'll take care of everything, cooking up some of our favorite dishes from every section of the menu. However, because this is family style, all diners must choose the same option upon booking. Cancellations may be made up to 48 hours in advance of your reservation, any cancellations within the 48 hours are not eligible for refunds. Tax, 20% Gratuity, and 4% service fee applied at checkout.

Popular dishes

Marinated Olives$10.00
garlic, rosemary, bay, olive oil (Castelvetrano, Gaete, and Cerignola olives)
FOCACCIA GARLIC BREAD$12.00
garlic butter, parmigiana
Truffle Arancini$14.00
creamy risotto fritter, black truffles
Wood Fired Prawns$22.50
bagna càuda, fettunta
CAESAR SALAD$17.00
hearts of romaine, parmigiana, garlic croutons
Wood Fired Eggplant$19.00
whipped marscapone, garlic confit, lemon, grilled bread
BEETS AND BURRATA$21.00
local citrus, arugula, fresno chili, pistachio
SEASONAL PROSCIUTTO$22.00
apple, aged white cheddar, almond
Salumi Tower$53.00
assorted charcuteries, burrata, pickled vegetables
Caviar$98.00
bottarga butter, blinis, chives
MEATBALLS AL FORNO$18.00
whipped ricotta, organic tomato, parmigiana

Pizza

EZZO PEPPERONI$21.00
Organic Tomato, Mozzarella, Red Onion, Sicilian Oregano
Calabrian Sausage$19.50
broccoli rabe, sweet peppers, mozzarella
Funghi Misti$20.00
fontina, taleggio, sage
Mortadella$24.00
mozzarella, prosciutto butter, pistachio, red onion, fermented serrano, parmigiano
Margherita$18.00
organic tomato, burrata, basil

Pasta

MAFALDA CORTA CON CAVOLO NERO$26.00
kale pesto, pine nuts, currants, chili oil
CASARECCE ALLA VODKA$26.00
organic tomato, cream, chili flake, basil, parmigiano
Cavatelli Alla Sugo Di Angello$28.00
lamb sugo, organic tomato, white wine, ricotta salata
Spaghetti Carbonara$27.00
bacon, egg, black pepper, pecorino romano
Agnolotto Verde Di Tartufo$26.00
potato, ricotta, mushroom cream
LINGUINE NERO & CLAMS$29.00
Garlic, White Wine, Parsley
CACIO E PEPE AL FORNO$29.00
pecorino romano cream, black pepper, pangrattato

Entrées

WOOD GRILLED COSTATA$52.00
16 OZ NEW YORK STRIP, charred scallions, bone marrow butter
Whole Grilled Fish$48.00
tomato confit, herbs, olivata
Chicken alla Diavola$35.00
caramelized onions, spigarello, calabrian chile salsa
Bone-in Pork Chop$40.00
quince, fennel, herbs, almonds
BISTECCA ALLA FIORENTINA$134.00
40 oz porterhouse, shoestring potatoes, salsa verde
LASAGNA BOLOGNESE$58.00
organic tomato, ricotta, mozzarella, basil

Vegetables and Sides

$9 ea.

GRILLED BROCCOLINI$9.00
calabrian chili, meyer lemon, parmigiana
Cannellini Beans & Mustard Greens$9.00
pangrattato
Fried Gold Potatoes$9.00
peperonata, aioli
Crispy Brussel Sprouts$9.00
n'duja vinaigrette
Misticanza Roman Salad$9.00
italian greens, herbs, fennel, radish, flowers, lemon vinaigrette, parmigiano

Dessert

GIANDUJA BUDINO$13.00
hazelnut, dark chocolate, cocoa nib, olive oil gelato
MELA DOLCE$13.00
apple butter, "oatmeal cookie" cremeux, mugolio, fig swirl gelato
TIRAMISU$13.00
espresso soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone mousse, coffee caramel, dark chocolate
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING$13.00
honeynut squash, malted mascarpone, spiced pepitas, sesame gelato

What 4,193 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.9Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Diego
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San Diego
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Review summary

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Seneca offers a delightful dining experience with "stunning views" and a vibrant ambiance, making it a favorite for celebrations. Guests rave about the "amazing wood-fired prawns" and attentive service. The cocktails are a highlight, though some dishes can be improved. Overall, it's a top pick for special occasions in San Diego.

4,193 Reviews

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Shannah
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Customer service was great from beginning to end! The pasta was overcooked taste like ravioli from the can. The presentation was nice. Christmas drink menu good! Nice vibe and scenery!
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Christian
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing view, good drinks, excellent food, excellent service
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Rafael
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great experience. The food was great and the service as well.
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Taylor
San Diego
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Good food, but very rushed service. Make you order everything at once which is fine but then don’t bring it all out at once when you can see we don’t have room at the table?
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Taylor
New Mexico
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Don’t go for the steak, bread and pizza was bomb. Drinks insanely expensive but go off queen.
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Eric
VIP
Phoenix
70 reviews
5.0
70 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It may be pricey, but it is worth every bite. Every time we come to San Diego we make sure to stop by Seneca. The views are amazing, the food is delicious, and the service is top notch. Get the whole fish and the carbonara.
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Lourdes
Tahoe
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Place is beautiful and have a good selection of variety of dishes
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Austin
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great anniversary experience here. Jade provided amazing service during the whole dinner. The ambience was great, not loud, and peaceful. We will definitely be back.
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shelbi
Phoenix
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I’m beyond disappointed with how you treated these CEOs. This completely came back on me. I coordinated this with your staff earlier.
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Ireri
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience, excellent food and service. The view is just adds to the experience
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FAQs

Seneca is rated 4.7 stars by 4193 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 95 times today

Experiences are available.

901 Bayfront Ct, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
The InterContinental Hotel offers self-parking for $6 an hour as well as valet parking for $10 an hour. The entrance to the self-parking is on Bayfront Ct. We do not validate for parking.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.senecatrattoria.com/
Phone number
(619) 877-8642
Private party facilities
For information on parties of 7-8 people please reach out to us at (619) 877-8642. For parties larger than 8 we offer private dining, please visit or website www.senecatrattoria.com.

Seneca

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Additional information

Private Dining Room - $115 Three Course Set Menu

Private Dinng Room - $91 Three Course Set Menu

Margherita

TIRAMISU

Calabrian Sausage

Small Plates

Marinated Olives$10.00

FOCACCIA GARLIC BREAD$12.00

Truffle Arancini$14.00

Wood Fired Prawns$22.50

CAESAR SALAD$17.00

Wood Fired Eggplant$19.00

BEETS AND BURRATA$21.00

SEASONAL PROSCIUTTO$22.00

Salumi Tower$53.00

Caviar$98.00

MEATBALLS AL FORNO$18.00

Pizza

EZZO PEPPERONI$21.00

Calabrian Sausage$19.50

Funghi Misti$20.00

Mortadella$24.00

Margherita$18.00

Pasta

MAFALDA CORTA CON CAVOLO NERO$26.00

CASARECCE ALLA VODKA$26.00

Cavatelli Alla Sugo Di Angello$28.00

Spaghetti Carbonara$27.00

Agnolotto Verde Di Tartufo$26.00

LINGUINE NERO & CLAMS$29.00

CACIO E PEPE AL FORNO$29.00

Entrées

WOOD GRILLED COSTATA$52.00

Whole Grilled Fish$48.00

Chicken alla Diavola$35.00

Bone-in Pork Chop$40.00

BISTECCA ALLA FIORENTINA$134.00

LASAGNA BOLOGNESE$58.00

Vegetables and Sides

GRILLED BROCCOLINI$9.00

Cannellini Beans & Mustard Greens$9.00

Fried Gold Potatoes$9.00

Crispy Brussel Sprouts$9.00

Misticanza Roman Salad$9.00

Dessert

GIANDUJA BUDINO$13.00

MELA DOLCE$13.00

TIRAMISU$13.00

STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING$13.00

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